Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (17-18)
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(17-18)n/a
2%
Black
(17-18)n/a
4%
White
(17-18)100%
90%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
25%
14%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ben Franklin Career Center?
12 students attend Ben Franklin Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ben Franklin Career Center students are White.
What school district is Ben Franklin Career Center part of?
Ben Franklin Career Center is part of Kanawha County Schools School District.
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